This is part of the sculpture trail that runs around Sunderland Marina and beyond. I’ve photographed it a few times before, but that’s no reason not to do it again. The last time was quite a while ago, when it was looking a bit rusty, but now it’s been cleaned up again:

Up a wee bit after my visit to the Midlands. Yes, home again already. I slept well, had the usual breakfast, then headed to the office for work-related things. Having done those, I headed for the station and caught the train home. And here I am.

Having not done all that much yesterday, I wanted to go somewhere today, but couldn’t quite decide where. In the end, I went into Newcastle, had a wander down to the Quayside for a look at the market, then loitered on the Newcastle side and watched the Millennium Bridge open and close. Then I got a bus back to Gateshead, took the Metro to St Peter’s, Sunderland and walked along the riverside and around the marina to Roker, where I got a bus to Sunderland bus station, then another one back to Newcastle and finally another one home.

Various acts of photography were committed, more of which later. But for now, here’s something you don’t see every day…

Here’s a ghost sign from Porthcawl – one of many former Woolworth’s shops around the country. Many have found new uses, and it can be mildly entertaining recognising a former Woolies from the style of tiling used in the entrance. This is a more obvious hint